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Re-SaleWhen a home is sold in Massachusetts the seller is required to obtain a Certificate of Compliance from the Fire
Dept. this certificate certifies that the dwelling has been inspected by the Fire Department. The proper number of smoke detectors
have been installed and are all in the proper location. Most of all, all detectors are in excellent working
condition. Detectors shall be in the following locations: Basement: 1 smoke detector
located at the foot of the basement stairs. 1st floor: 1
smoke detector located at the foot of the stairs leading to the 2nd floor. 2nd floor: 1 smoke at the top of the stairs in the hall. If the hall is greater then 30 feet
a 2nd smoke detector shall be installed.Any one floor that
has a floor area greater then 1200sqft shall have at least 2 smoke detectors on that level. Additional
smoke detectors may be added due to the floor layout.Any
bedrooms in the basement or on the 1st floor shall have a smoke detector installed outside the bedroom door. All smoke detectors shall be installed on the ceiling. No
smoke detectors will be permitted to be installed in a corner or on the ceiling up against the wall.There is a $50.00 fee due upon the completion of the inspection.All checks shall be made out to "Town of Topsfield" NOT the Fire Department New ConstructionAll smoke detectors
shall be installed in the same manner as in re-sale above. The following exceptions will apply: All bedrooms shall have a
smoke detector installed inside the bedrooms.Carbon Monoxcide
detectors shall be installed with-in 10 feet of each bedroom door and any combination Smoke detector / Carbon Monoxcide detector
shall be at least 20 feet away from any bathrooms or kitchens. Plan ReviewPlan(s) for new construction and additions etc. shall be
submitted to the fire department for review. All plans will
be reviewed for the proper number of smoke detectors and that all smoke detectors are place in the proper locations. Plans shall include name and address of the contractor. Contractors phone number
and correct address for the job site. All plans shall be
left for a minimum of 48 hours for review.A permit shall
be issued for the installation of a fire alarm system.A fee
of $50.00 is due at that time. ( Checks shall be made out to Town of Topsfield )
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